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China makes waves with offshore solar project

China has taken a step forward in renewable energy, launching the world’s first gigawatt-scale offshore solar photovoltaic project. Situated 8km off the coast of Dongying City in Shandong Province, this sprawling facility spans over 1,223 hectares. It is designed to generate approximately 1.78 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, enough to power nearly 2.67 million households. […]

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SaaS success launches Catapult’s profits skyward

Catapult Group International (ASX:CAT) has announced a robust financial performance for the first half of FY25, ending 30 September 2024. The company’s Annualised Contract Value (ACV), a key measure of recurring revenue, surged by 20% year-on-year to reach US$96.8m, driven by expansion in Catapult’s Performance & Health and Tactics & Coaching verticals. Revenue climbed 19%

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GrainCorp’s growth hits a dry spell

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) reported a resilient performance in its FY24 results despite difficult global and local market environments. Earnings, however, have come in slightly below expectations. The company achieved an underlying EBITDA of $268 million, down from $565 million in FY23, while net profit after tax (NPAT) fell to $62 million from $250 million in FY23.

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Cbus faces Senate grilling

Cbus Super CEO Kristian Fok is set to appear before the Senate Economics References Committee today. For some months, the Senate had planned to bring Cbus before the Senate Economics Committee alongside the prudential regulator APRA, Housing Australia, and various other superannuation funds in relation to a special inquiry to examine housing issues. Senators have questions

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Neuren launches $50m share buy-back

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU), an Australian biotech focused on developing treatments for neurological disorders, has announced a substantial on-market share buy-back program. The company intends to repurchase up to A$50 million in shares, citing stable cash inflow from sales of its Rett syndrome drug, DAYBUE, in the United States as a driving factor. The program allows

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Waste not, compete not? ACCC flags concerns over Cleanaway’s $110m Citywide Deal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has flagged potential issues with Cleanaway Waste Management’s (ASX:CWY) planned acquisition of the waste and recycling division of Citywide Service Solutions. In June this year, Cleanaway had agreed to acquire the division for $110m. As part of the transaction, Cleanaway committed to redevelop the Dynon Road waste transfer station

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